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Kori D Miller

HUSH

Synopsis

What secrets are you hiding? We all have a few. Private investigator Dezeray Jackson specializes in uncovering secrets. And she won't stop until she discovers the truth.
Dezeray Jackson examines the cold case of a 13-year-old girl from Fremont, NE. As details unfold, Dez is forced to confront her feelings about her sister's unsolved murder, manage her relationship with former lover, Patrick Murphy, and diffuse the tension he's creating with her current lover, Scott James. Things become more complicated when Dez begins receiving communication from a dead guy.
If you like Janet Evanovich, Marcia Muller or Sue Grafton, then you'll love a series that combines all of their best traits into a smart, sassy, take no BS private investigator from the midwest, who has a penchant for weapons, scotch, fine wines, good-looking men, a great game of pool, and a Rottweiler named Godfrey.

Author Biography

Here's the nitty-gritty: I write sinfully scandalous mysteries for adults, and create memorable adventures for young people. If you love Dr. Who, Sherlock, Star Trek, The Sneetches, Marvin the Martian, and Wonder Woman, then we should talk. I also love people-watching, and creating a storyline and dialogue for what I'm seeing. And I'd be lying if I said that some of those experiences don't end up in my books. Tweet with me @kmillerwrites.

Author Insight

Boy Toys Do Grow Up

Honestly, I loved writing this scene between Dez and Scott. Whenever I read it, it makes me grin -- any idea why?
How about you, ladies? Can you relate?
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Book Excerpt

HUSH

"Scott, I'm not ready for this."

"Is this about Murphy?" He turned. His eyes met mine.

"No."

"Is he back?"

"Yes."

"Then it is about him. When did he get back?" He'd been holding a dish towel and threw it onto the counter.

"A few days ago."

"And he's why you've been avoiding me."

"No, he's not."

"By all accounts, he's an asshole. He left you in the middle of the night. No explanation, remember? He disappeared for months."

"Look, I'm not having this conversation with you." I pushed my chair into the table.

He set his glass onto the counter.

"Murphy isn't worth your time." He walked out of the kitchen. I followed him. He stood at the front door.

"What? You're leaving?"

"Isn't that what you want? I promised you dinner. Dinner is over."

"Scott, this isn't about Murphy. You and me, we just ..."

"Dez, we're great together. You don't want to admit it because your head is caught up with Murphy. Nothing good is going to happen there."

"I'm not looking for anything to happen there."

"Yeah, you are."

He opened the door and left. My boy toy grew a pair. Now what? Godfrey nudged the back of my leg with his nose. I patted his head, locked the front door, and went back into the kitchen for my wine glass and re-filled it. I replaced the bottle in the fridge. At least I had leftovers.